Storkenkopf Mountain
Second-highest Vosges summit with panoramic ridge views
A Vosges summit near the Franco-German border, Storkenkopf sits along hiking routes and winter ski areas; walkers use its ridges for long mountain days and views across rounded peaks.
Storkenkopf at a Glance#
Address: Storkenkopf summit area, Vosges/Grand Est region, France
Admission: Free (mountain access); alpine huts or guided services may charge fees
How to Get to Storkenkopf#
Accessible by regional roads from Colmar and Munster; local buses serve trailhead villages in summer. Driving from Strasbourg or Colmar places the Vosges massifs within a one- to two-hour window depending on starting point.
Tips for Visiting Storkenkopf#
- If planning a traverse into the Vosges, check weather-conditions can change rapidly at higher elevations.
- Spring and early summer bring lush alpine meadows and clear air-photographers should plan early starts.
Best Time to Visit Storkenkopf#
Summer and autumn for walking and best visibility; winter for snow sports with appropriate gear.
Weather & Climate near Storkenkopf#
Storkenkopf's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1628 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 1° | -8° | 146 mm | - | - | 7.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 1° | -8° | 141 mm | - | - | 6.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 3° | -5° | 126 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -1° - 6° | -2° | 118 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 4° - 11° | 4° | 134 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 14° | 10° | 139 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 17° | 13° | 129 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 10° - 17° | 14° | 115 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 13° | 10° | 118 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 9° | 3° | 137 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 4° | -4° | 155 mm | - | - | 6.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -3° - 2° | -7° | 170 mm | - | - | 7.2 m/s | - | - |
